EX-10.30






Exhibit 10.30




			
	 	 	 
	(This Agreement is prepared with reference to the “Model
	 	No. 2008-011
	Form” issued by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission)	 	 






GRID CONNECTION AND




DISPATCHING AGREEMENT




FOR




WULITING HYDROPOWER STATION




Executed in November, 2008




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CONTENTS




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	CHAPTER I	 	DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
	 	 	4	 
	CHAPTER II	 	REPRESENTATIONS BY THE PARTIES
	 	 	10	 
	CHAPTER III	 	OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
	 	 	10	 
	CHAPTER IV	 	CONDITIONS FOR GRID CONNECTION
	 	 	14	 
	CHAPTER V	 	APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE FOR GRID CONNECTION
	 	 	16	 
	CHAPTER VI	 	GRID CONNECTION AND DISPATCHING DURING THE
COMMISSIONING PERIOD
	 	 	21	 
	CHAPTER VII	 	OPERATION UNDER DISPATCHING
	 	 	22	 
	CHAPTER VIII	 	POWER GENERATION SCHEDULE
	 	 	25	 
	CHAPTER IX	 	EQUIPMENT OVERHAUL AND MAINTENANCE
	 	 	27	 
	CHAPTER X	 	RELAY PROTECTION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY DEVICES
	 	 	30	 
	CHAPTER XI	 	DISPATCHING AUTOMATION
	 	 	34	 
	CHAPTER XII	 	DISPATCHING COMMUNICATION
	 	 	37	 
	CHAPTER XIII	 	ACCIDENT DISPOSAL AND INVESTIGATION
	 	 	39	 
	CHAPTER XIV	 	FORCE MAJEURE
	 	 	41	 
	CHAPTER XV	 	LIABILITIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
	 	 	43	 
	CHAPTER XVI	 	EFFECTIVENESS AND VALID TERM
	 	 	48	 
	CHAPTER XVII	 	ALTERATION, ASSIGNMENT AND TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT
	 	 	48	 
	CHAPTER XVIII	 	DISPUTE RESOLUTION
	 	 	49	 
	CHAPTER XIX	 	APPLICABLE LAW
	 	 	50	 
	CHAPTER XX	 	MISCELLANEOUS
	 	 	50	 
	SPECIAL PROVISIONS	 	 	55	 
	APPENDIX I:	 	DIAGRAM FOR GRID CONNECTION POINTS
	 	 	58	 
	APPENDIX II:	 	TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR THE POWER PLANT
	 	 	58	 
	APPENDIX III:	 	DIVISION OF DISPATCHING SCOPE OF POWER PLANT
EQUIPMENTS
	 	 	60	 






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(Agreement Number: 2008-011)




GRID CONNECTION AND DISPATCHING AGREEMENT




This Grid Connection and Dispatching Agreement (hereinafter referred to as this
“Agreement”) is executed by and between the following two Parties:



Party A: Lishui Electric Power Bureau, a power grid operation enterprise registered and
established with the Administration for Industrial and Commercial of Zhejiang Province,
which has procured the Power Transmission Permit [3] ( Permit No.: Zhe Bing
010) issued by the Electricity Regulatory Commission/Bureau [2] for power supply
business, with the tax registration number of 332501848862337, its registered
address at No. 699, Zhongdong Road, Lishui City, and the legal
representative of which is Du Xiao Ping.



Party B: Qingtian Wuliting Hydroelectric Development Co., Ltd., a power generation
enterprise with the status of legal entity, which was registered and established with
the Administration for Industry and Commerce of Qingtian County, with the permit
number of 331121000002434, the tax registration number of
331121734505956, the registered address at Lingxia Village, Zhenbu
Township, Qingtian County, and the legal representative of which is John D.
Kuhns.



WHEREAS:





	(1)	 	Party A is currently operating and managing a power grid which is suitable for the




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		 	operation of power plants, and agrees that the Power Plant of Party B could be
connected to the power grid pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement;
	 
	(2)	 	Party B is owning/constructing and managing and operating/will manage and operate
a Hydropower Generation Plant (hereinafter referred to as the “Power Plant”) with a
total installed capacity of 3×16 MW in Kaitan Power Station, and agrees to connect
the Power Plant to the power grid of Party A pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement.





In order to ensure the safety, high quality and economic operation of the electric
power system, regulate the dispatching of power grid and grid-connected operations,
and protect the legal rights and interests of both Parties, on the principle of
equality, free will and good faith, both Parties hereto have entered into this
Agreement through consultations in accordance with the Electric Power Law of the
People’s Republic of China, the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, the
Administration Regulations on the Dispatching of Power Grids and other relevant laws
and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.



CHAPTER I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS





	1.1	 	Unless otherwise required by the context, the following terms used in this
Agreement shall have the meanings set forth as follows:
	 
	1.1.1	 	“Power Dispatching Agency” refers to Lishui Electric Power Dispatch &
Communication Center, an agency in charge of organizing, commanding, instructing and
coordinating the operation of the electric power system pursuant to applicable laws,
which is subordinate to Party A.




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	1.1.2	 	“Power Plant” refers to the power generation facilities with all auxiliary
facilities stretching to the property demarcation point with the total installed
capacity of 42 MW (there are three (3) units, each with the capacity of 14 MW,
respectively No. 1 Unit of 14MW, No. 2 Unit of 14 MW and No. 3 Unit of 14 MW, the
detailed technical parameters please refer to Appendix II) [5], which is
owned/constructed, managed and operated/ will be managed and operated by Party B and
located in Zhenbu Township, Qingtian County.
	 
	1.1.3	 	“Connection Points” refer to the interconnection points between the Power Plant
and the power grid (please refer to Appendix I).
	 
	1.1.4	 	“Initial Connection Date” refers to the first day on which the Power Plant
(units) is (are) connected to the power grid.
	 
	1.1.5	 	“Connection Application” refers to the written application document submitted by
Party B to Party A requesting for connecting its Power Plant (units) to the power
grid.
	 
	1.1.6	 	“Connection Method” refers to one systematic way of connecting the Power Plant
(units) to the power grid.
	 
	1.1.7	 	“AGC” refers to Automatic Generation Control.
	 
	1.1.8	 	“AVC” refers to Automatic Voltage Control.
	 
	1.1.9	 	“RTU” refers to Remote Terminal Unit.




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	1.1.10	 	“Disconnection” specially refers to under this Agreement the interruption of
electric connection between the power grid and the power generation equipments which
are connected to the power grid for operation.
	 
	1.1.11	 	“Special Operation Mode” refers to the operation arrangement of taking unusual
connection mode for the Power Plant or the power grid due to certain needs.
	 
	1.1.12	 	“Unit Available Capacity” refers to the output of the units modified at any
time due to the restrictions of equipment conditions [6].
	 
	1.1.13	 	“Planned Outage” refers to the status of the units of Power Plant during the
planned overhaul and reserve periods, including the general overhaul, the maintenance,
the general service system planned overhaul, and the holiday repairing, the
elimination of defects during off-break period and the shutdown reserve required by
the Power Dispatching Agency, etc.
	 
	1.1.14	 	“Unplanned Outage” refers to the unavailable status of the units of the Power
Plant other than Planned Outage. Based on the urgency of the needs of outage, the
Unplanned Outage can be classified into five categories: (1) immediate outage; (2) the
outage which could be delayed for a short while but the units must exit within six
hours; (3) the outage which could be postponed over six hours but the units must exit
within seventy-two hours; (4) the outage which could be deferred over seventy-two
hours but the units must exit before the next Planned Outage; and (5) the prolonged
outage which is beyond the period of the Planned Outage.
	 
	1.1.15	 	“Forced Outage” refers to the Categories 1, 2 and 3 of Unplanned Outage set
forth in Clause 1.1.14.





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	1.1.16	 	“Equivalent Unit Derated Hours” refers to the outage hours which are converted
from derated hours and calculated by the maximum capacity on the nameplate
	 
	1.1.17	 	“Equivalent Unplanned Outage Hours” refers to the sum of Unplanned Outage hours
and unplanned Equivalent Unit Derated Hours.
	 
	1.1.18	 	“Annual Allowable Planned Outage Hours” refers to the annual allowable hours
for Planned Outage [8] within any given year for the units classified by the same type
on the same grid [7] which have been determined by both Parties according to the
recommendations of equipment manufacturers and the operating conditions of the Power
Plant’s generation units after being connected to the power grid. The Annual Allowable
Planned Outage Hours for the units can be classified into the Annual Allowable Planned
Outage Hours for general overhaul years and the Annual Allowable Planned Outage Hours
for the years without general overhaul.
	 
	1.1.19	 	“Annual Allowable Equivalent Unplanned Outage Hours” refers to the annual
allowable hours for equivalent Unplanned Outage [9] within any given year for the
units classified by the same type on the same grid which have been determined by both
Parties according to the recommendations of equipment manufacturers and the operating
conditions of the Power Plant’s generation units after being connected to the power
grid. In this Agreement, it only refers to the Unplanned Outage caused by Party B’s
Reason. The Annual Allowable Equivalent Unplanned Outage Hours for the units can be
classified into the Annual Allowable Equivalent Unplanned Outage Hours for general
overhaul years and the Annual Allowable Equivalent Unplanned Outage Hours for the
years without general overhaul.
	 
	1.1.20	 	“Daily Power Generation Dispatching Plan Curve” refers to the curve worked out
by the Power Dispatching Agency on a daily basis to determine the power generation
output of the Power Plant for each period of time of the next day.




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	1.1.21	 	“Emergencies” refer to the major accidents occurred to the power generation or
power supply facilities within the electric power system, including the grid frequency
or electric voltage exceeds the prescribed limit, the loading of the transmission and
transformation facilities is over the regulated value, the power of trunk circuit
exceeds the specified stability limitation and other operating conditions which
threaten the grid operation safety, may destroy the grid stability and eventually lead
to the grid collapse or even vast area power cut.
	 
	1.1.22	 	“Dispatching Code for Electric Power System” [10] refers to the code formulated
in accordance with the Administration Regulations on the Dispatching of Power Grids,
the national standards and the electric power industry standards, which regulates the
dispatching and operation of the electric power system within local area.
	 
	1.1.23	 	“Party A’s Reason” refers to the requirements of Party A or liabilities
attributed to Party A, including the liabilities which should be born by Party A for
the enlargement of accident range due to Party A’s failure to perform relevant
national regulations and standards, etc.
	 
	1.1.24	 	“Party B’s Reason” refers to the requirements of Party B or liabilities
attributed to Party B, including the liabilities which should be born by Party B for
the enlargement of accident range due to Party B’s failure to perform relevant
national regulations and standards, etc.
	 
	1.1.25	 	“Power Purchase and Sale Contract” refers to the contract entered into by and
between Party A and Party B regarding the purchase and sale of the electricity output
generated by the Power Plant and other relevant commercial issues.




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	1.1.26	 	“Force Majeure” refers to the objective events which are unforeseen,
unavoidable and insurmountable, including volcano eruptions, tornados, tsunamis,
snowstorms, mudslide, landslide, flood, fire, water inflows failing to meet the
designed standards, earthquakes, typhoons, thunder and lightening and fog flash, etc.
which exceed the designed standards, and nuclear radiation, wars, plagues and riots,
etc. [11]
	 
	1.2	 	Interpretations
	 
	1.2.1	 	All headings hereof are only for the convenience of reading and shall not affect
the interpretations of this Agreement in any way.
	 
	1.2.2	 	The Appendices hereto shall have the same legal effect as this Agreement.
	 
	1.2.3	 	Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, this Agreement shall have binding force
on the lawful successors or assignees of any Party.
	 
	1.2.4	 	Unless otherwise required by the context, the year, month and day mentioned in
this Agreement shall be the year, month and day in Gregorian calendar.
	 
	1.2.5	 	The words “Include”, “Includes” or “Including” herein shall mean “including
without limitation”.
	 
	1.2.6	 	All numbers and terms mentioned in this Agreement shall include the given number.





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CHAPTER II REPRESENTATIONS BY THE PARTIES




Any Party hereby represents to the other Party that:




	2.1	 	It is an enterprise that has been duly established and validly and legally in
existence in accordance with law, and has the full right to enter into and the ability
to perform this Agreement.
	 
	2.2	 	All procedures required for entering into and performing this Agreement (including
procuring requisite governmental approvals, business license and power business
permit, etc.) have been accomplished and are legal and valid.
	 
	2.3	 	When entering into this Agreement, no judgments, verdicts, awards or specific
administrative acts have been carried out by any courts, arbitration institutes,
administrative organs or other regulatory bodies that will have material adverse
effect on its performance of this Agreement.
	 
	2.4	 	All internal authorization procedures required for executing this Agreement have
been accomplished and this Agreement is signed by its legal representative or
authorized proxy. This Agreement shall have the binding force on both Parties to this
Agreement after it comes into effect.





CHAPTER III OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES





	3.1	 	The obligations of Party A shall include the following:





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	3.1.1	 	Abiding by the national laws and regulations, the national standards and
electric power industry standards, for the purpose of maintaining the safety, high
quality and economic operation of the electric power system, and according to the
Power Plant’s technical characteristics and codes and specifications of the electric
power system, to carry out unified dispatching of Power Plants (the dispatching scope
please refer to Appendix III) on the principle of publicity, fairness and justice.
	 
	3.1.2	 	Responsible for the operational management, overhaul and maintenance and
technological transformation for relevant equipments and facilities of the power grid,
to meet the needs of normal operations of the Power Plant.
	 
	3.1.3	 	Based on the anticipated objective of electricity generation output issued by
relevant authorities, according to the regulations of the Power Purchase and Sale
Contract, and considering the actual operating conditions of the power grid, to work
out and deliver to Party B the monthly power generation plan, the Daily Power
Generation Dispatching Plan Curve and the reactive output curve (or voltage curve) on
schedule.
	 
	3.1.4	 	To reasonably arrange the overhaul for the facilities of the Power Plant.
	 
	3.1.5	 	To support and cooperate with Party B to carry out technological transformations
or parameter adjustments of relevant facilities; to instruct and coordinate the
dispatching and operation management of Party B related to the power grid; to provide
Party B with instruction and coordination and requisite technical support for relevant
professions and operations in connection with the grid operation safety, such as
electric facilities, relay protection and automatic safety devices, excitation system
(including PSS), AGC and speed governor system, electric power metering system,
electric power dispatching communication and dispatching automation, etc.




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	3.1.6	 	According to relevant regulations, to inform Party B of the information related
to Party B concerning the major defects of facilities of the power grid and the power
transmission ability relating to the Power Plant in a timely fashion, and to regularly
disclose to Party B with the electric power dispatching information related to Party
B.
	 
	3.1.7	 	In accordance with the operation requirements of the electric power system and
the characteristics of the facilities of Party B, to modify relevant codes and
specifications pursuant to procedures in a timely fashion.
	 
	3.1.8	 	To take measures to prevent the accidents which could affect the safe operation
of the electric power system; to regularly carry out special and professional safety
inspections concerning the grid safety, and formulate counter measures against
accidents subject to the needs. Subject to the authorization by the power regulatory
agency, the Power Dispatch Agency shall formulate a plan for the grid-plant joint
anti-accident exercise and be responsible for implementing such plan.
	 
	3.1.9	 	To assist Party B in respect of investigations on accidents.
	 
	3.2	 	The obligations of Party B shall include the following:
	 
	3.2.1	 	Abiding by the national laws and regulations, the national standards and
electric power industry standards, to comply with the unified dispatching by the Power
Dispatching Agency, and reasonably organize the operation of the Power Plant for the
purpose of maintaining the safety, high quality and economic operation of the electric
power system.
	 
	3.2.2	 	To organize the real time operation of the Power Plant according to the dispatching





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	 	 	instructions of the Power Dispatching Agency, and participate in the peak
regulation, frequency modulation, voltage regulation and backup of the electric
power system.
	 
	3.2.3	 	According to the requirements of the Power Dispatching Agency, to provide
proposals concerning the equipment overhaul plans for the Power Plant and to implement
the approved overhaul plans and organize the overhaul and maintenance of facilities.
	 
	3.2.4	 	To accept the professional instructions and coordination provided by Party A
pursuant to Clause 3.1.5; and to assign relevant technical and overhaul management
staff to assist Party A.
	 
	3.2.5	 	To carry out technological transformations or parameter adjustments for the
facilities according to the needs in a timely fashion, and file such transformations
or adjustments with Party A (in case of involving grid safety, the consent from Party
A must be procured).
	 
	3.2.6	 	According to relevant regulations, to provide to Party A with the operating
conditions for the facilities of the Power Plant and the production information,
including fuel and water resources, etc in a timely, accurate, objective and complete
fashion.
	 
	3.2.7	 	To formulate field operation codes consistent with the electric power system
codes and specifications of Party A, and file such codes with Party A.
	 
	3.2.8	 	To take measures to prevent accidents that may affect the operation safety of
the electric power system; to assist Party A in carrying out regular special and
professional safety inspections relating to the grid safety, and implement the





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	 	 	precautionary measures proposed during the inspections; in case of any specific
counter measures against accidents or other safety requirements for the
electric power system raised by the Power Dispatching Agency, to implement and
maintain the operations according to the requirements; to file relevant
documents of safety measures with the Power Dispatching Agency; and to
participate in the joint anti-accident exercise organized by the Power
Dispatching Agency.
	 
	3.2.9	 	To assist Party A in respect of the investigations on accidents.





CHAPTER IV CONDITIONS FOR GRID CONNECTION





	4.1	 	The primary and secondary equipments of Party B shall conform to the national and
electric power industry standards, and other relevant regulations[12], shall be
installed and commissioned according to the design requirements approved by the
organizations authorized by the State, and shall pass the acceptance according to the
infrastructure construction procedures of the State; the normal operation mode for
grid connection has been defined, relevant parameters have been adjusted as
compatible, equipment settings have been set as required, and all conditions for being
connected to the power grid of Party A and available for the unified dispatching of
the Power Dispatching Agency are ready.
	 
	4.2	 	The relay protection and automatic safety devices (including the excitation system
and speed regulation system) of the Power Plant shall conform to the national and
electric power industry standards and other relevant regulations, shall be installed
and commissioned according to the design requirements approved by the organizations
authorized by the State, shall pass the acceptance according to the infrastructure
construction procedures of the State, and comply with relevant provisions of Chapter X
hereof.




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	4.3	 	The dispatching automation facilities of the Power Plant [13] shall conform to the
national and electric power industry standards and other relevant regulations, shall
be installed and commissioned according to the design requirements approved by the
organizations authorized by the State, shall pass the acceptance according to the
infrastructure construction procedures of the State, and comply with relevant
provisions of Chapter XI hereof.
	 
	4.4	 	The power dispatching communication facilities of the Power Plant shall conform to
the national and electric power industry standards and other relevant regulations,
shall be installed and commissioned according to the design requirements approved by
the organizations authorized by the State, shall pass the acceptance according to the
infrastructure construction procedures of the State, and comply with relevant
provisions of Chapter XII hereof.
	 
	4.5	 	The energy metering devices of the Power Plant shall be
configured according to the Technical Administration Code of Electric Power Metering Devices (DL /
T448-2000), and pass the testing and acceptance jointly organized by both
Parties [14].
	 
	4.6	 	According to the requirements of the Regulations on Safe Protection of Computer
Monitoring and Control Systems and Dispatching Data Networks of Power Grids and Power
Plants (No.30 Decree issued by the former State Economic and Trade Commission) and
relevant regulations, the secondary system of the Power Plant shall be protected by
safety precautionary measures, and approved by the Power Dispatching Agency to be
qualified for operation.
	 
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	 	 	relevant management regulations are complete, and those related to the grid
safety shall be consistent with the safety management regulations of the power
grid to which the Power Plant is connected.
	 
	4.8	 	The Power Plant’s on-duty operators which are authorized to take dispatching
instructions shall receive strict training pursuant to the provisions
of the Administration Regulations on the Dispatching of Power Grids and other relevant
regulations, and procure relevant qualification certificates before being
assigned to the posts.
	 
	4.9	 	The primary and secondary equipments of Party A to be operated in correspondence
with the operation of Party B shall conform to the national and electric power
industry standards and other relevant regulations, shall be installed and commissioned
according to the design requirements approved by the organizations authorized by the
State, and pass the acceptance according to the infrastructure construction procedures
of the State, with relevant parameters reasonably compatible, the settings of such
equipments being set as required and the systems readily available for the Power Plant
to be connected.
	 
	4.10	 	Both Parties have worked out relevant counter measures against accidents against
possible Emergencies after the grid connection of the Power Plant, and such measures
shall be filed with the Power Dispatching Agency.





CHAPTER V APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE FOR GRID CONNECTION





	5.1	 	Party B shall apply to Party A for the grid connection of its Power Plant, and
shall be connected in a method as required upon the acceptance of Party A.




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	5.2	 	Application for Grid Connection
	 
	 	 	Party B shall submit the Connection Application to Party A 60 days prior to the
Initial Connection Date of the Power Plant (units), which shall include basic
information and the acceptance results of the facilities to be connected, the
commissioning schedule and plan for the Power Plant (units), etc., and shall be
attached with all documents set out in Clause 5.5 hereof.
	 
	5.3	 	Acceptance of Connection Application
	 
	 	 	Upon the receipt of the Connection Application from Party B, Party A shall
carefully review the application according to the provisions of Chapter IV
hereof and other relevant regulations concerning the grid connection, and shall
reply in time to Party B without any unreasonable delay.
	 
	5.3.1	 	In the event that the materials provided in the Connection Application conform
to relevant requirements, Party A shall confirm it within 30 days after the receipt of
such application from Party B, and send a written confirmation notice to Party B 15
days prior to the Initial Connection Date of the units.
	 
	5.3.2	 	In the event that the materials provided in the Connection Application do not
conform to relevant requirements, Party A shall be entitled to refuse such
confirmation, but shall notify Party B in written form of the reasons for such refusal
within 30 days after the receipt of such application.
	 
	5.4	 	The Parties hereto shall make arrangements for detailed issues relating to the
grid connection of the Power Plant when the Connection Application is confirmed.





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	5.4.1	 	Party A shall, within 30 days prior to the agreed Initial Connection Date,
provide to Party B with the electric power system data, equipment parameters and
system diagrams in respect of the Power Plant, including the relay protection settings
(or limits) for the power grid related to the Power Plant and the settings (or limits)
for the relay protection and automatic safety devices of Power Plant related to the
power grid.
	 
	5.4.2	 	Party A shall provide to Party B with the list of contact persons (including the
staff authorized to issue dispatching instructions, staff in charge of operation
modes, relay protection staff, automation staff and communication staff) and the
details of contact.
	 
	5.4.3	 	Party B shall, within 15 days after the receipt of the confirmation notice,
submit the commissioning items and plans for grid connection to Party A according to
its requirements, and negotiate with the Power Dispatching Agency to determine the
specific timing and procedures for the initial connection.
	 
	5.4.4	 	Party A shall make a written confirmation on the commissioning items and plans
for grid connection of the units submitted by Party B seven days prior to the Initial
Connection Date of the Power Plant.
	 
	5.5	 	When submitting the Connection Application, Party B shall provide to Party A with
accurate materials in Chinese [15] (the parameters needed to be actually measured
during the startup process of the grid connection may be submitted within 20 days
after the grid connection of the units), including:






	 	(1)	 	The technical specifications, technical parameters and measured parameters
(including the zero sequence impedance parameters for the main transformers)
for the main equipments such as power generators (including speed governors





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	 	 	 	and excitation system) and main transformers which are required for
calculating the tidal current, stability and relay protection settings.
	 
	 	(2)	 	The drawings (including the drawings for a complete set of protections for
generators and transformers) and instruction manuals of the relay protection
and automatic safety devices which are related to the grid operation; and the
installation and commissioning reports for the relay protection and automatic
safety devices within the scope of power dispatching.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Documents such as the technical instructions, technical parameters and
equipment acceptance reports for the dispatching automatic equipments of the
Power Plant which are related to Party A, the tele-control information form for
the Power Plant (including the no-load voltage ratio and tele-metering full
scale values of current transformers and voltage transformers), the completion
acceptance report of the energy metering system of the Power Plant, and
relevant plans and technical documents in respect of the safety protection for
the computer system of the Power Plant.
	 
	 	(4)	 	Documents such as drawings, equipment technical specifications and
equipment acceptance reports for the communication projects which are
interconnected with or related to the communication network of Party A.
	 
	 	(5)	 	The technical instructions and drawings for the unit excitation system and
PSS devices (design and measured parameters), under-excitation limitation, loss
of excitation, loss of step protection and dynamic monitoring systems.
	 
	 	(6)	 	The technical specifications, technical parameters and measured parameters
of other main equipments related to the grid operation.




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	 	(7)	 	Field operation codes.
	 
	 	(8)	 	Primary electric wiring diagrams.
	 
	 	(9)	 	The startup and shutdown curves and the load increasing and decreasing rate
of the units, relevant parameters and materials concerning AGC, AVC and
inherent frequency modulation of the units.
	 
	 	(10)	 	Measures to ensure the electric power utility of the Power Plant.
	 
	 	(11)	 	The unit commissioning plans, and commissioning schemes for the step-up
substation and the startup of units.
	 
	 	(12)	 	Name list of the on-duty operators of the Power Plant who are authorized
to take dispatching instructions, and the photocopies of their qualification
certificates and contact details.
	 
	 	(13)	 	Name list and contact details for the professional staff in the fields of
operation mode, relay protection, automation and communication.
	 
	 	(14)	 	Relevant hydrological materials of the hydropower station.





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CHAPTER VI GRID CONNECTION AND DISPATCHING DURING THE

COMMISSIONING PERIOD





	6.1	 	In accordance with the commissioning items and plans confirmed by Party A, Party B
may carry out the commissioning for the grid-connected operation of the Power Plant.
	 
	6.1.1	 	The commissioning units of the Power Plant shall be regarded as the operating
equipments connected to the grid, which shall be incorporated into the unified
operation and management of the electric power system, abiding by the operational
codes and specifications of the electric power system and complying with the unified
dispatching.
	 
	6.1.2	 	The Power Plant shall, according to the commissioning items and plans which have
been confirmed, prepare a detailed commissioning scheme for the connection of units
and report to the Power Dispatching Agency item by item [16] in accordance with the
commissioning schedule.
	 
	6.1.3	 	The specific commissioning operations for grid connection shall be performed in
strict accordance with the dispatching instructions.
	 
	6.1.4	 	In case of any operation of the equipments only managed by the Power Plant
itself, which may bring about impact on the power grid, Party B shall inform the Power
Dispatching Agency in advance to make preparations and accident forecasts, and
implement in strict accordance with the commissioning scheme.
	 
	6.2	 	Party A shall assist Party B in the grid-connected commissioning.





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	6.2.1	 	The Power Plant during the grid-connected commissioning period shall be
incorporated into the formal dispatching scope, and shall be managed and dispatched in
accordance with relevant codes and specifications of the electric power system.
	 
	6.2.2	 	According to the requirements of the Power Plant and the conditions of the power
grid, Party A shall formulate special commissioning dispatching schemes (including
emergency treatment measures), and reasonably arrange the dispatching items and
dispatching plans for the Power Plant. The commissioning dispatching scheme and
specific commissioning plan shall be notified to the Power Plant three (3) days prior
to the start of commissioning.
	 
	6.2.3	 	Through consultations and agreed by the Power Plant, rolling adjustments may be
made to the commissioning plan according to the commissioning progress of the units
and the grid operating conditions.
	 
	6.2.4	 	The Power Dispatching Agency may send relevant staff as required for field
dispatching, and provide necessary technical guidance or support.
	 
	6.3	 	Party A must prepare an emergency plan for any possible Emergencies during the
commissioning period of Party B, defining the principles of settlements and the
specific measures to handle Emergencies, so as to ensure the safety of the electric
power system and equipments.





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	7.1	 	During the operation period, the on-duty operators of the Power Plant shall
strictly follow the dispatching instructions given by the on-duty dispatchers of the
Power Dispatching Agency.
	 
	7.1.1	 	The Power Plant must implement the dispatching instructions released by the
Power Dispatching Agency in a prompt and accurate manner, and shall not refuse or
delay such implementation with any excuse. In case that implementing a dispatching
instruction may endanger the personnel or equipments, the on-duty operators in the
Power Plant shall immediately report to the on-duty dispatchers of the Power
Dispatching Agency and clarify the reasons, and the on-duty dispatchers of the Power
Dispatching Agency shall decide whether to continue such implementation or not [17].
	 
	7.1.2	 	As for those equipments within the scope of direct dispatching by the Power
Dispatching Agency, the Power Plant must strictly follow the relevant operation rules
of dispatching and carry out operations according to the dispatching instructions, and
shall honestly report the field conditions and answer the inquiries from the on-duty
dispatchers of the Power Dispatching Agency.
	 
	7.1.3	 	As for those equipments within the licensing dispatching range of the Power
Dispatching Agency, the on-duty operators of the Power Plant shall make a report to
the on-duty dispatchers of the Power Dispatching Agency prior to the operations, and
only upon an approval, such operations may be carried out according to the Dispatching
Code for Electric Power System and the field operation regulations of the Power Plant.
	 
	7.2	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall reasonably arrange the Daily Power Generation
Dispatching Plan Curve of the Power Plant according to relevant requirements. During
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	 	 	adjustments to the Daily Power Generation Dispatching Plan Curve according to
the actual operating conditions, and such adjustments shall be notified to the
on-duty operators of the Power Plant fifteen (15) minutes in advance.
	 
	7.3	 	In case of any abnormal condition of the operating equipments of the Power Plant,
Party B shall, according to the regulations of the Dispatching Code for Electric Power
System, bring forth an overhaul application to the Power Dispatching Agency in
advance. The Power Dispatching Agency shall, according to the regulations of the
Dispatching Code for Electric Power System and the actual conditions of the power
grid, approve such overhaul application at appropriate time upon going through
specified procedures. In the event that the equipments need an urgent outage, the
Power Dispatching Agency shall make a prompt reply judging from the actual conditions.
Party B shall follow the final approval from the Power Dispatching
Agency [18].
	 
	7.4	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall, on the principle of the units on the same
grid, of the same type and with the same technical conditions shall be modulated to a
basically same magnitude, and considering both the power grid structure and the
electric technical conditions of the Power Plant, arrange the Power Plant to involve
in the peak regulation, frequency modulation, voltage regulation and reserve operation
of the electric power system in a safety, high quality and economic manner.
	 
	7.5	 	In case of any Special Operation Mode of Party A due to the equipment upgrading or
transformation which may affect the normal operation of the Power Plant, the Power
Dispatching Agency shall notify the Power Plant of relevant plans seven (7) days in
advance and implement the plan which has been determined through consultation.
	 
	7.6	 	In case of any Special Operation Mode of Party B due to the equipment upgrading or
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	 	 	shall notify the Power Dispatching Agency of relevant amended plans seven (7)
days in advance and implement the plan which has been made through
consultation.
	 
	7.7	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall consult with the Power Plant connected to the
power grid to convene grid-plant joint meetings on a regular basis and invite Party B
to participate, during which, the operating conditions of the power grid will be
analyzed, the system tendency will be predicted, the implementations of relevant grid
safety and technical measures will be demonstrated, and the disposal of major issues
concerning the operation of the electric power system will be discussed. Party B shall
participate in such joint meetings, and report the operating conditions of the Power
Plant and the implementations of relevant safety and technical measures of the Power
Plant.
	 
	7.8	 	Both Parties shall exchange the name lists of on-duty staff in written form and
notify any alteration thereof promptly.





CHAPTER VIII POWER GENERATION SCHEDULE





	8.1	 	Party B shall, pursuant to the signed Power Purchase and Sale Contract and the
actual operating conditions of the Power Plant, submit the proposals for power
generation schedules of the Power Plant for the year, the month, the holiday or
Special Operation Mode pursuant to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	Party B shall submit the power generation schedule proposal for the
subsequent year to Party A thirty (30) days before the Initial Connection Date
and before November 15 of each following year.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Party B shall submit the power generation schedule proposal for the
subsequent month to Party A before the 20th of each month.




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	 	(3)	 	Party B shall submit the power generation schedule proposal for the holiday
or the Special Operation Mode period to Party A ten (10) days before the
statutory national holidays (including the New Year’s Day, the Spring Festival,
the Labors’ Day and the National Day, etc.) or the occurrence of Special
Operation Mode.






	8.2	 	According to the Power Purchase and Sale Contract, and considering the power
generation schedule proposals submitted by Party B [19], Party A shall notify Party B
of the annual month-specific power generation schedule for the subsequent year before
December 25 of each year.
	 
	8.3	 	According to the annual month-specific power generation schedule formulated
pursuant to Clause 8.2 hereof, and considering the progress of power generation output
fulfilled by the Power Plant and the recent load conditions of the power grid, Party A
shall notify Party B of the power generation schedules for the subsequent month, the
holiday or the Special Operation Mode before the end of each month or five (5) days
before the statutory national holidays or the occurrence of Special Operation Mode.
	 
	8.4	 	According to the monthly power generation schedule formulated pursuant to Clause
8.3 hereof, the actual conditions of the power grid and the data provided by the Power
Plant (the Power Plant must report to the Power Dispatching Agency before 9:00 every
day the maximum available capacity or the variation of available capacity of the power
generation units, and the defects and malfunctions that affect the capability of its
power generation equipments and the operating conditions of the AGC of the units), the
Power Dispatching Agency shall prepare the Daily Power
Generation Dispatching Plan Curve of the Power Plant for the next day, and
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	8.5	 	The Power Plant shall strictly implement the Daily Power Generation Dispatching
Plan Curve (including the curve temporarily modified by the on-duty dispatchers) and
the dispatching instructions released by the Power Dispatching Agency, timely adjust
the active output of the units and arrange the generation and operation of the Power
Plant accordingly.





CHAPTER IX EQUIPMENT OVERHAUL AND MAINTENANCE





	9.1	 	The overhaul and maintenance for the grid-connected facilities of the Power Plant
shall be carried out on schedule.
	 
	9.1.1	 	Party B shall, while submitting the power generation schedule proposals for the
year, the month, the holidays and the Special Operation Mode to Party A as provided
herein, submit the equipment overhaul and maintenance schedule proposals for the year,
the month, the holidays and the Special Operation Mode to the Power Dispatching
Agency.
	 
	9.1.2	 	Through consultations of the both Parties, the Power Dispatching Agency shall
incorporate the equipment overhaul and maintenance schedules of the Power Plant into
the overhaul and maintenance schedule of the electric power system for the year, the
month, the holidays and the Special Operation Mode






	 	(1)	 	Before December 25 of each year, the approved equipment overhaul and
maintenance schedule of the Power Plant for the subsequent year shall be
notified to the Power Plant.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Before the end of each month, the approved equipment overhaul and
maintenance schedule of the Power Plant for the subsequent month shall be
notified to the Power Plant.




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	 	(3)	 	Three days prior to a statutory national holiday or three days prior to
the occurrence of Special Operation Mode, the equipment overhaul and
maintenance schedule for such holiday or Special Operation Mode shall be
notified to the Power Plant.






	9.2	 	In the event that the Power Plant needs to eliminate the defects during load
valley period (from 22:00 to 7:00 of the subsequent day), an application shall be made
to the Power Dispatching Agency before 9:00 of the current day. The Power Dispatching
Agency shall arrange such eliminations as far as possible according to the grid
conditions, and modify the Daily Power Generation Dispatching Plan Curve in a timely
manner.
	 
	9.3	 	Overhaul Application and Approval
	 
	 	 	Before the start of actual overhaul of equipments, the Power Plant shall submit
an overhaul application to the Power Dispatching Agency, and only upon being
approved, the overhaul may be started.
	 
	9.3.1	 	The overhaul application shall be submitted to the Power Dispatching Agency
seven days prior to the start of actual overhauls.
	 
	9.3.2	 	The overhaul application shall include the names of equipments to be overhauled,
the overhaul descriptions, the isolation measures and the requirements for the system,
etc.
	 
	9.3.3	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall inform the Power Plant of the approval
concerning the overhaul application one or two days before the start of actual
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	 	 	and other relevant requirements, in the meanwhile, an emergency plan for
accidents shall be prepared.
	 
	9.4	 	Party B shall strictly implement the approved overhaul schedule and complete the
overhaul on schedule.
	 
	9.4.1	 	In the event that the Power Plant fails to carry out overhauls according to the
approved schedule due to its own reasons, an application for modifying the overhaul
schedule may be submitted to the Power Dispatching Agency one day before the planned
commencement date which has been approved. The Power Dispatching Agency shall make
reasonable adjustments to the overhaul schedule according to the grid operating
conditions. If such adjustment is practicable, the adjusted overhaul schedule shall be
notified to the Power Plant one day in advance; if impracticable, the Power Plant
shall try all possible means to implement the originally approved schedule, otherwise,
the Power Dispatching Agency shall not arrange other overhauls for the current year in
principle.
	 
	9.4.2	 	In case of any necessity of extending the overhaul period, the Power Plant shall
apply to the Power Dispatching Agency for the extension of such period before half of
the approved overhaul period has elapsed.
	 
	9.4.3	 	In the event that the Power Plant fails to carry out overhauls of the units as
scheduled due to the needs of operating the electric power system, the Power
Dispatching Agency shall consult with the Power Plant in advance, and make relevant
adjustments to the overhaul schedule and notify the Power Plant. If the units must
operate over the prescribed time limit, both Parties shall consult with each other to
decide the emergency measures for possible Emergencies which might occur during the
overtime-operating period as well as the procedures of switching to the overhaul
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	9.5	 	In the event that the overhaul of primary equipments of the power grid affects the
output of the Power Plant, such overhaul shall be arranged in coordination with the
overhauls for the equipments of the Power Plant (or shutdown reserve) as far as
possible.
	 
	9.6	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall make reasonable arrangement for the overhaul of
the secondary equipments, such as the relay protection and automatic safety devices,
the power dispatching automation and the power dispatching communication system, etc.
of the power grid and the Power Plant within the dispatching range. The overhaul of
secondary equipments shall not affect the normal operation of primary equipments in
principle; otherwise, it shall be arranged coordinating with the overhaul of primary
equipments as far as possible.
	 
	9.7	 	After completing the overhaul of equipments, the Power Plant shall promptly report
to the Power Dispatching Agency and restore the operation of equipments according to
specified procedures.





CHAPTER X RELAY PROTECTION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY DEVICES





	10.1	 	Party A shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of relay protection and automatic safety devices,
take charge of operation management of relay protection and automatic safety devices
within the range of dispatching, and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	To take charge of calculation of settings and the operation of relay
protection and automatic safety devices within the range of dispatching, and to
make analysis and assessment of the operation of the devices.




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	 	(2)	 	To be responsible for the commissioning and regular testing and maintenance
of the relay protection and automatic safety devices within its dispatching
range in order to make such devices satisfy the set technical requirements and
conform to the setting requirements of the Power Dispatching Agency, and to
keep complete commissioning reports and records.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Once the relay protection and automatic safety devices of the power grid
have started running, Party A shall immediately analyze the reasons and take
measures in accordance with the codes, and submit relevant materials to the
Power Dispatching Agency. In case the Power Plant is concerned, Party A shall
cooperate with the Power Plant to make analysis and treatment of the accidents.
	 
	 	(4)	 	In case of any malfunction or defect of the relay protection and automatic
safety devices of the power grid, Party A shall immediately take measures in
accordance with the codes, analyze the causes and promptly take precautionary
measures. In case the Power Plant is concerned, Party A shall inform the Power
Plant of relevant information in written form.
	 
	 	(5)	 	To provide instructions and assistance to the Power Plant in respect of the
setting and operation of relevant relay protection and automatic safety devices,
and to provide necessary technical support.
	 
	 	(6)	 	To strictly implement the counter measures against accidents for relay
protection and automatic safety devices promulgated by the State and relevant
authorities.
	 
	 	(7)	 	Before the 25th of each month, to finish the analysis report on the
operation of relay protection and automatic safety devices for the previous
month, and to provide a copy to Party B.






	10.2	 	Party B shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of relay protection and automatic safety devices,
take charge of operation management of relay protection and automatic safety devices
under its control, and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	To take charge of calculation of settings and the operation of the relay protection





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	 	 	 	and automatic safety devices belonging to the Power Plant (the settings for
relay protection and automatic safety devices which belong to the Power
Plant but within the scope of dispatching shall be released by the Power
Dispatching Agency, and the settings for other relay protection and
automatic safety devices shall be calculated and set by the Power Plant
itself and filed with the Power Dispatching Agency), and to make analysis
and assessment of the operation of the devices.
	 
	 	(2)	 	To be responsible for the commissioning and regular testing and maintenance
of the relay protection and automatic safety devices under its control in order
to make such devices satisfy the set technical requirements and conform to the
setting requirements, and to keep complete commissioning reports and records.
	 
	 	(3)	 	The relay protection and automatic safety devices related to the grid
operation must be matched up with the relay protection and automatic safety
devices of the power grid and the type selection of relevant equipments shall
be subject to the approval of the Power Dispatching Agency.
	 
	 	(4)	 	In case of any change of the operation status of the relay protection and
automatic safety devices of Party A, the Power Plant shall timely modify the
settings and operation status of the relay protection and automatic safety
devices under its control according to the requirements of the Power
Dispatching Agency.
	 
	 	(5)	 	Once the relay protection and automatic safety devices of the Power Plant
have started running, Party B shall immediately report to the on-duty
dispatcher of the Power Dispatching Agency and analyze the reasons and take
measures in accordance with the codes, and submit relevant materials to the
Power Dispatching Agency upon request. In case the power grid is concerned,
Party B shall cooperate with the Power Dispatching Agency to make analysis and
treatment of the accidents.
	 
	 	(6)	 	In case of any malfunction or defect of the relay protection and automatic
safety devices of the Power Plant, Party B shall immediately report to the
on-duty dispatcher of the Power Dispatching Agency, take measures in accordance
with the codes, analyze the causes and promptly take precautionary measures. In
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	 	 	 	the power grid is concerned, Party B shall report to the Power Dispatching
Agency with relevant written materials.
	 
	 	(7)	 	To strictly implement the counter measures against accidents for relay
protection and automatic safety devices promulgated by the State and relevant
authorities.
	 
	 	(8)	 	Before the 5th of each month, to finish the analysis report on
the operation of the relay protection (including line protection, transformer
protection, generator protection and busbar protection) and automatic safety
devices of the Power Plant for the previous month, and to provide a copy to the
Power Dispatching Agency.






	10.3	 	In order to improve the stability of the electric power system, both Parties
shall upgrade and transform the equipments in a timely manner.
	 
	10.3.1	 	Both Parties’ upgrading and transformation for the relay protection and
automatic safety devices shall be coordinating with each other, so as to ensure the
compatibility and consistency between the equipments of both Parties [20].
	 
	10.3.2	 	The equipments after transformation shall not be put into operation through
specific procedures until having been commissioned and passed the acceptance and
confirmed as qualified [21].
	 
	10.4	 	The relay protection and automatic safety devices of Party B shall reach the
following main operation standards (excluding the malfunction and missing operation
caused by Party A’s Reason):






	 	(1)	 	The service factor for the main protection of relay protections [22] >99.0%.
	 
	 	(2)	 	The accuracy rate for the running of protections with 220kV and above >98.5%.




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	 	(3)	 	The availability for fault recording [23] >98.5%.
	 
	 	(4)	 	The operation rate of automatic safety devices >100%.
	 
	 	(5)	 	The accuracy rate for the running of automatic safety devices >100%.






	10.5	 	Both Parties shall respectively designate staff to take charge of the maintenance
for the operation of relay protection and automatic safety devices, and ensure the
normal operation.





CHAPTER XI DISPATCHING AUTOMATION





	11.1	 	Party A shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of the dispatching automation system, take charge of
operation and maintenance for the dispatching automation system at the dispatching end,
and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	Supervising the reliable operation of the dispatching automation system,
being responsible for monitoring the operating condition of the dispatching
automation system and coordinating the major problems arising out of the
operation.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Taking measures to facilitate the connection of automation signals of the
Power Plant according to the design requirements.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Timely and accurately transmitting relevant signals of the system to the
dispatching automation system of the Power Plant.
	 
	 	(4)	 	Making timely analysis of the fault causes for the dispatching automation
system and taking precautionary measures.
	 
	 	(5)	 	Providing instruction and assistance to Party B in the operation
maintenance of the dispatching automation system, and cooperating with Party B
in respect of the investigations on accidents.
	 
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	 	 	 	Safe Protection of Computer Monitoring and Control Systems and Dispatching
Data Networks of Power Grids and Power Plants (No.30 Decree issued by the
former State Economic and Trade Commission).






	11.2	 	Party B shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of the dispatching automation system, take charge of
operation and maintenance for the dispatching automation system at the Power Plant
end, and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	The tele-control data from the Power Plant RTU, the computer monitoring and
control system or the energy acquisition and transmission devices and the
electric energy metering data shall be transmitted to the dispatching
automation system and the electric energy metering system of the Power
Dispatching Agency according to the transmission protocols in line with the
national or industry standards. The electric energy metering system shall pass
the testing by a qualified testing agency approved by both Parties, so as to
ensure the accuracy of data transmission. The quantity and accuracy of the real
time messages concerning the operating equipments of the Power Plant shall
satisfy the relevant regulations of the State and the operation requirements of
the Power Dispatching Agency.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Making timely analysis of the fault causes for the dispatching automation
system under its control and taking precautionary measures.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Providing assistance to Party A in the operation maintenance of the
dispatching automation system, and cooperating with Party A in respect of the
investigations on accidents.
	 
	 	(4)	 	The computer monitoring and control system of the Power Plant shall conform
to the Regulations on Safe Protection of Computer Monitoring and Control
Systems and Dispatching Data Networks of Power Grids and Power Plants (No.30
Decree issued by the former State Economic and Trade Commission).
	 
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	 	 	 	generation control of the power grid, the AGC instruction signals released
by the Power Dispatching Agency shall be able to be transmitted accurately
to the AGC system of the Power Plant via the RTU or the computer monitoring
and control system of the Power Plant. When the Power Plant (units)
equipped with AVC participates in the voltage control of the power grid,
the AVC instruction signals released by the Power Dispatching Agency shall
be able to be transmitted accurately to the AVC system of the Power Plant
via the RTU or the computer monitoring and control system of the Power
Plant.






	11.3	 	Both Parties shall operate and maintain the automation equipments in accordance
with the Dispatching Code for Electric Power System and relevant codes concerning the
dispatching automation system, and shall not withdraw or shut down the equipments at
random.
	 
	11.4	 	The RTU, the computer monitoring and control system, the electric energy
acquisition and transmission devices of the Power Plant shall reach the following main
operation standards:






	 	(1)	 	The availability of RTU or the tele-control station of the computer
monitoring and control system (monthly) > 98.0%.
	 
	 	(2)	 	The accuracy error of telemeter ≤0.5.
	 
	 	(3)	 	The availability of unit AGC [24]
>98.0%.
	 
	 	(4)	 	The availability of unit AVC
>98.0%.






	11.5	 	Both Parties shall respectively designate staff to take charge of the operation
and maintenance of the dispatching automation systems under their respective control,
and ensure the normal operation.




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CHAPTER XII DISPATCHING COMMUNICATION





	12.1	 	Party A shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of the dispatching communication system, take charge
of the operation and maintenance for the dispatching communication system at the
dispatching end, and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	Supervising the reliable operation of the dispatching communication system,
taking charge of the monitoring and dispatching commanding of the operating
conditions of the dispatching communication system and coordinating material
problems arising out of the operation.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Taking charge of the operation and maintenance of the dispatching
communication system and the communication lines, and ensuring the reliable
operation.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Making timely analysis of the fault causes for the dispatching
communication system and taking precautionary measures.
	 
	 	(4)	 	Providing instructions and assistance to Party B in respect of the
operation and maintenance of the dispatching communication system, and
cooperating with Party B in respect of the investigation on accidents.






	12.2	 	Party B shall strictly abide by the codes and specifications concerning the
design, operation and management of the dispatching communication system, take charge
of the operation maintenance for the dispatching communication system at the Power
Plant end, and conform to the following requirements:






	 	(1)	 	Taking charge of the operation and maintenance of the dispatching
communication system at the Power Plant end and ensuring the reliable
operation.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Making timely analysis of the fault causes for the dispatching
communication system and taking precautionary measures.




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	 	(3)	 	Providing assistance to Party A in respect of the operation and maintenance
of the dispatching communication system, and cooperating with Party A in
respect of the investigations on accidents.






	12.3	 	The types and configurations for the communication equipments of Party B which
will be connected to the power communication network of Party A shall be compatible
and consistent with each other, and shall be approved by Party A.
	 
	12.4	 	In case of using any carrier-frequency and radio-frequency relating to Party A’s
power communication network, Party B shall submit an application to Party A, and shall
not use the frequencies without the written confirmation of Party A.
	 
	12.5	 	Both Parties shall prepare a standby communication system so as to ensure the
communication uninterrupted by any Emergencies occurred to the power grid or the Power
Plant.
	 
	12.6	 	The dispatching communication system of Party B shall reach the following main
operation standards:
	 
	 	 	Service factor of communication circuit:
	 
	 	 	Service factor of optical communication circuit >99.98%.
	 
	 	 	Service factor of communication equipment:
	 
	 	 	Service factor of optical communication equipment >99.99%.






	12.7	 	Both Parties shall respectively designate staff to take charge of the operation
and maintenance of the dispatching communication system under their respective
control, and ensure the normal operation.




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CHAPTER XIII ACCIDENT DISPOSAL AND INVESTIGATION





	13.1	 	The Power Dispatching Agency and the Power Plant shall, in accordance with their
respective controlled range and relevant regulations of the Dispatching Code for
Electric Power System and the Power Plant field operation codes, handle the accidents
in a correct and prompt manner and timely inform each other of treatment situation.
	 
	13.2	 	The accidents of equipments within the dispatching range of the Power Dispatching
Agency shall be handled strictly following the instructions of the on-duty dispatchers
of the Power Dispatching Agency (excluding those that can be handled without
dispatching instructions as clearly specified in the field codes).
	 
	13.3	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall, according to the Guide on Safety and
Stability for Power System (DL 755-2001), the Dispatching Code for Electric Power
System and other relevant regulations, and considering the grid structure, the
operation characteristics and the specific conditions of the Power Plant, formulate
principles for accident disposal and specific counter measures against accidents, and
raise specific requirements on the necessary measures to be taken by the Power Plant.
	 
	13.3.1	 	In case of any Emergencies that threaten the security of the power grid, the
on-duty dispatchers of the Power Dispatching Agency may take necessary measures to
ensure and restore the safe operation of the power grid, including adjusting the power
generation output of the Power Plant, issuing instructions to start or shut down
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	13.3.2	 	In case that the Power Plant or any of the units has to be disconnected, the
Power Dispatching Agency shall, after the termination or remedy of the Emergencies,
restore the connection and operation of the Power Plant or the unit.
	 
	13.3.3	 	The Power Dispatching Agency shall explain to Party B the reasons for
disconnecting the Power Plant or the unit after the accident.
	 
	13.4	 	The Party or Parties suffering from accident(s) shall carry out accident
investigation according to the Codes of Investigation on Electric Power Production
Accidents. The conclusions of the investigation shall include causes of accident,
responsible party for the accident and the responsibilities, and the counter measures
against accidents to prevent similar accidents. The responsible party for the accident
shall take the responsibilities according to the investigation conclusion, and
implement the counter measures against accidents in a timely fashion.
	 
	13.4.1	 	During the grid accident investigation carried out by Party A, Party B shall be
invited to participate when it is involved. Party B shall provide support to the work
of Party A and cooperate in the field investigation by providing accident analysis
materials such as the fault recording diagrams, the operating conditions at the time
of accident and relevant data, etc.
	 
	13.4.2	 	During the grid accident investigation carried out by Party B, Party A shall be
invited to participate when it is involved. Party A shall provide support to the work
of Party B and cooperate in the field investigation by providing accident analysis
materials such as fault recording diagram, the operating conditions at the time of
accident and relevant data, etc.
	 
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	 	 	cannot reach agreement within a short period of time concerning the cause of
accident, a special investigation panel shall be set up according to relevant
regulations of the State to carry out the investigations.
	 
	13.4.4	 	The investigation report on the accident involving one Party or both Parties
shall be published, which shall cover causes of the accident, treatment progress of
the accident, responsible party for the accident and the liabilities, the
rectification plan and accident preventive measures, etc.
	 
	13.4.5	 	The responsible party for the accident shall timely correct the errors and
implement the rectification plan and accident preventive measures. In case the other
Party is involved in such rectification plan and preventive measures, the consent of
the other Party shall be obtained.





CHAPTER XIV FORCE MAJEURE





	14.1	 	If the occurrence of any Force Majeure event completely or partially impedes one
Party from fulfilling any obligation under this Agreement, such Party may be exempted
from or postpone to perform its contractual obligations, provided that:






	 	(1)	 	the scope and duration of the exempted or postponed performance shall not
extend beyond the reasonable needs of eliminating the impact of Force Majeure.
	 
	 	(2)	 	the Party affected by Force Majeure shall continue to perform its other
obligations hereunder which have not been affected by the Force Majeure.
	 
	 	(3)	 	In case the events of Force Majeure come to an end, the Party claiming
Force Majeure shall resume the performance of this Agreement as soon as
possible.





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	14.2	 	In the event that any Party is unable to perform this Agreement due to Force
Majeure, such Party shall promptly inform the other Party, and shall send a written
notice to the other Party within three (3) days thereafter. Such written notice shall
indicate the date of the occurrence of Force Majeure, the anticipated duration, the
nature of the events, the impact on its performance of this Agreement and the measures
it has taken to mitigate the impact of such Force Majeure events.
	 
	 	 	Upon the other Party’s request, the Party affected by the Force Majeure shall
furnish the other Party with an evidential document issued by the competent
local notary public where the Force Majeure event occurs within thirty (30)
days commencing from the date when the Force Majeure event occurs (in the event
of communication interruption, from the restoration date of the communication).
	 
	14.3	 	The Parties affected by the Force Majeure shall take reasonable measures to
mitigate the losses incurred by either or both Parties caused by Force Majeure. The
Parties shall immediately consult with each other to formulate and implement a remedy
plan and reasonable alternative measures to minimize or eliminate the impact of Force
Majeure.
	 
	 	 	In the event that the Party affected by the Force Majeure fails to use all
endeavors to take reasonable measures to mitigate the impact of Force Majeure,
that Party shall be responsible for the enlarged losses arising therefrom.
	 
	14.4	 	In the event that the Force Majeure has prevented a Party from performing its
obligations under this Agreement for a continuous period of over sixty (60) days, the
Parties hereto shall consult with each other to determine the conditions for
continuing the performance of this Agreement or to terminate this Agreement. If the
Parties hereto fail to reach agreement concerning the conditions for continuing the
performance of this Agreement or the termination of this Agreement within ninety (90)
days commencing from the date when the Force Majeure event occurs, any Party shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement with a notice to the other Party,





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	 	 	unless otherwise provided herein.





CHAPTER XV LIABILITIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT





	15.1	 	Either Party’s violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed as a
breach of contract, and the other Party shall be entitled to require the breaching
Party to assume the liabilities for breach of contract.
	 
	15.2	 	Party A, in case of any of the following breach of contract, shall assume the
liabilities for breach of contract to Party B in the manner provided in Clause 15.3
hereof:






	 	(1)	 	Failure to perform the obligations provided in Chapter III, which has
caused direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Violation of the provisions of Clause 4.9, which has resulted in the
incapability of the Power Plant to generate power on schedule or normally or
caused direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Violation of the provisions of Clauses 5.3 and 5.4, which has resulted in
the incapability of the Power Plant to generate power on schedule or caused
direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(4)	 	Violation of the provisions of Clause 6.2, which has resulted in the
incapability of the Power Plant to generate power on schedule or caused direct
economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(5)	 	Violation of the Dispatching Code for Electric Power System, which has
caused direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(6)	 	Requiring the Power Plant (units) by the Power Dispatching Agency to
conduct peak regulation, frequency modulation or voltage regulation beyond its
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	 	 	 	economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(7)	 	Setting or commanding error of the primary and secondary equipments of the
power grid due to Party A’s Reason, which has caused direct economic losses to
Party B.
	 
	 	(8)	 	Occurrence of the events provided in Clause 9.4.3 hereof due to the
responsibilities attributable to Party A, causing direct economic losses to
Party B.
	 
	 	(9)	 	Due to the inappropriate treatment by Party A, the implementation of
provisions of Clause 13.3.1 has caused direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(10)	 	Malfunctions of the relay protection and automatic safety devices,
dispatching automation system and dispatching communication system caused by
Party A’s Reason, which has caused direct economic losses to Party B.
	 
	 	(11)	 	Other improper performance of Party A which has caused direct economic
losses to Party B.






	15.3	 	For each time of breach of contract, Party A shall assume the liabilities for
breach of contract in the following manners:






	 	(1)	 	Party A shall Pay to Party B the liquidated damages in the lump sum of
RMB50,000 [27].
	 
	 	(2)	 	In case of any direct economic loss of Party B which cannot be fully
compensated by the lump-sum liquidated damages provided in Item (1) above, the
direct expenses of Party B for repairing equipments and restoring normal
operations shall be compensated.
	 
	 	(3)	 	In case of any loss of the electricity output of Party B, the Parties shall
resort to the provisions of the Power Purchase and Sale Contract entered into
by the Parties.




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	15.4	 	Party B, in case of any of the following breach of contract, shall assume the
liabilities for breach of contract to Party A in the manner provided in Clause 15.5:






	 	(1)	 	Failure to perform the obligations provided in Chapter III, which has
caused direct economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Failure to complete the preparations for grid connection according to the
provisions of Chapter IV hereof, which has caused direct economic losses to
Party A.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Violation of the provisions of Clauses 5.2 and 5.4, which has caused direct
economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(4)	 	Violation of the provisions of Clauses 6.1 and 7.1.1.
	 
	 	(5)	 	Abnormity or malfunction of the primary and secondary equipments of the
Power Plant related to the grid operation due to Party B’s Reason, which has
caused direct economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(6)	 	Failure to participate in the peak regulation, frequency modulation and
voltage regulation or standby of the electric power system pursuant to
provisions of Clause 7.4.
	 
	 	(7)	 	Alteration of the maintenance duration due to Party B’s Reason, which has
caused direct economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(8)	 	Failure to report to the Power Dispatching Agency real conditions of the
equipments of the Power Plant (such as generators, turbines, boilers and
electric equipments) and relevant facilities.
	 
	 	(9)	 	Failure of the relay protection and automatic safety devices of the Power
Plant to meet the standards specified in Clause 10.4, or malfunctions or
incorrect running of relay protection and automatic safety devices of the Power
Plant caused by Party B’s Reason, which has resulted in accidents or expansion
of accidents, and has caused direct economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(10)	 	Failure of the power dispatching automation system of the Power Plant to
meet the standards specified in Clause 11.4, or malfunctions of the power





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	 	 	 	dispatching automation system of the Power Plant caused by Party B’s
Reason, which has resulted in accidents or expansion of accidents , and
has caused direct economic losses to Party A.
	 
	 	(11)	 	Failure of the dispatching communication system of the Power Plant to meet
the standards specified in Clause 12.6, or malfunctions of the dispatching
communication system of the Power Plant caused by Party B’s Reason, which has
resulted in accidents or expansion of accidents, and has caused direct economic
losses to Party A.






	15.5	 	For each time of breach of contract, Party B shall assume the liabilities for
breach of contract in the following manners:






	 	(1)	 	Paying to Party A the liquidated damages in the lump sum of RMB50,000.
	 
	 	(2)	 	In case of any direct economic loss of Party A which cannot be fully
compensated by the lump-sum liquidated damages provided in Item (1) above, the
direct expenses of Party A for repairing equipments and restoring normal
operations shall be compensated.
	 
	 	(3)	 	In case of any loss of the electricity output of Party A, the Parties shall
resort to the provisions of the Power Purchase and Sale Contract entered into
by the Parties.






	15.6	 	In case of any of the following serious breach of contract of Party B, Party A
may take enforcement measures to the extent of disconnecting the Power Plant (units),
and Party B shall not be entitled to claim for compensations from Party A for any loss
caused by such disconnection:






	 	(1)	 	The Power Plant arbitrarily starts up for grid connection or shuts down for
disconnection without being approved by the Power Dispatching Agency.
	 
	 	(2)	 	In case of Emergencies, the Power Plant violates the provisions of Clauses
6.1 and 7.1.1.




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	 	(3)	 	In case of Emergencies, the Power Plant fails to report to the Power
Dispatching Agency the real conditions of the equipments of the Power Plant
(such as generators, turbines, boilers and electric equipments) and relevant
facilities.






	15.7	 	Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, in case of any breach of contract,
the non-defaulting Party shall immediately notify the defaulting Party to stop
breaching the contract, and shall furnish a written notice as quickly as possible to
the breaching Party, demanding it to correct the breach of contract and assume the
liabilities therefrom pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
	 
	15.8	 	The breaching Party shall immediately take measures to correct as well as confirm
its breach of contract, and assume the liabilities therefrom pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement.






	 	(1)	 	The lump-sum liquidated damages shall be paid within 15 days after the
confirmation of the breach of contract.
	 
	 	(2)	 	The portion of direct economic losses exceeding the lump-sum liquidated
damages shall be paid within 30 days after confirmation of the losses.
	 
	 	(3)	 	In case of breach of contract concerning the electricity output, the
Parties shall resort to the provisions of the Power Purchase and Sale Contract
entered into by the Parties.






	15.9	 	In the event that either Party explicitly expresses or indicates by its own
actions that it will not perform its obligations hereunder prior to the expiration of
the performance time limit specified herein, the other Party may require it to assume
the liabilities for breach of contract.




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CHAPTER XVI EFFECTIVENESS AND VALID TERM





	16.1	 	This Agreement shall come in effect upon being signed by the legal
representatives or authorized agents of both Parties and affixed with their official
seals.
	 
	16.2	 	The valid term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year.
	 
	16.3	 	Within one (1) month before the expiration of this Agreement, both Parties shall
negotiate with each other about the renewal of this Agreement. Without any objection,
this Agreement shall be renewed and the valid term shall still be one year, otherwise
the Parties shall execute a new grid connection and dispatching agreement, and this
Agreement shall be terminated.





CHAPTER XVII ALTERATION, ASSIGNMENT AND TERMINATION

OF THIS AGREEMENT





	17.1	 	Any modification, amendment or supplement to this Agreement must be conducted in
written form, and the conditions for effectiveness shall be the same as those
specified in Clause 16.1.
	 
	17.2	 	Both Parties explicitly express that neither Party shall be entitled to assign
all or part of its rights or obligations hereunder to any third party without the
written consent of the other Party.
	 
	17.3	 	Within the valid term of this Agreement, both Parties agree to adjust or amend
this Agreement if any of the following events occurs:





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	 	(1)	 	Alteration of relevant laws and regulations, rules and policies of the State;
	 
	 	(2)	 	Any clause of this Agreement conflicting with any relevant compulsory
rules, measures and regulations issued by the State electric power regulatory
authority or local governmental authority.






	17.4	 	Termination of Agreement
	 
	 	 	In the event that any of the following events occurred to either Party, the
other Party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement within fifteen (15)
days after serving a notice of termination:






	 	(1)	 	Either Party goes bankrupt or is subject to liquidation, or the business
license of either Party or the Power Plant is revoked.
	 
	 	(2)	 	One Party is merged with the other Party and all or majority parts of its
assets have been transferred to another entity, and the surviving enterprise
cannot reasonably perform its obligations under this Agreement.





CHAPTER XVIII DISPUTE RESOLUTION





	18.1	 	Any dispute arising out of performance of this Agreement or any dispute in
relation to this Agreement shall be firstly resolved by the Parties through
consultations, or submitted to the power regulatory agency for mediation. If the
disputes cannot be resolved through consultation or mediation, the Parties shall
select Item (1) from the following two methods to resolve the disputes [28]:






	 	(1)	 	Both Parties agree to submit the dispute to Lishui Arbitration Committee
for arbitration in accordance with its prevailing arbitration rules. The
arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties to this Agreement.
	 
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	 	 	 	litigation procedures.





CHAPTER XIX APPLICABLE LAW





	19.1	 	The formation, effectiveness, interpretation, performance and dispute resolution
of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China.





CHAPTER XX MISCELLANEOUS





	20.1	 	Confidentiality
	 
	 	 	Both Parties warrant to maintain confidential all information and documents
which are procured from the other Party and could not be procured from public
channels. Without the prior approval from the original provider of such
information and documents, the other Party shall not disclose to any third
party all or part of the information and documents, unless otherwise provided
by the regulations of the State.
	 
	20.2	 	Appendices to this Agreement [29]
	 
	 	 	Appendix I: Diagram for the Grid Connection Points
	 
	 	 	Appendix II: Technical Parameters of the Power Plant
	 
	 	 	Appendix III: Division of Dispatching Scope for the Power Plant’s Equipments
	 
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	 	 	an integral part of this Agreement, and shall have the same legal effect as
this Agreement. In case of any discrepancies between this Agreement and its
appendices, according to the nature of discrepancy, the content most related to
and dealing more deeply with the point of dispute shall prevail. In case that
the discrepancy and contradiction still exist after applying the aforesaid
principle, the Parties shall, on the principle of good faith, consult with each
other to make determinations according to the purpose of this Agreement.
	 
	20.3	 	Entire Agreement
	 
	 	 	This Agreement (including the Special Provisions) and the appendices hereto
constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining the subject
matter of this Agreement, and shall replace all previous discussions,
negotiations, contracts and agreements conducted by both Parties in respect of
this Agreement.
	 
	20.4	 	Notification and Service
	 
	 	 	Any notification and document pertaining to this Agreement shall be conducted
in written form. A notification shall be deemed as having been served upon the
confirmation with signature by the recipient when delivered by way of
registered mail, express mail or in person, or upon confirmation as being
received when sent via fax. All notifications and documents shall come into
effect upon service and receipt. All notifications shall be delivered to the
following addresses as provided in this Agreement or to a modified address when
either Party has notified the other Party with a written notice.
	 
	 	 	Party A: Lishui Electric Power Dispatch & Communication Center





	 	 	 	 	 
	
Attention:
	 	 	Lin Li Hong
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Telephone Number:
	 	 	0578-2101979	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Facsimile Number:
	 	 	0578-2101978	 






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	Zip Code:
	 	323000
	 
	 	 
	E-mail:
	 	lin_li hong@ls.zpepc.com.cn
	 
	 	 
	Mail Address:
	 	No. 699, Zhongdong Road, Lishui City
	 
	 	 
	Party B: Qingtian Wuliting Hydroelectric Development Co., Ltd.

	 
	 	 
	Attention:
	 	Zhang Hong
	 
	 	 
	Telephone Number:
	 	13506503353
	 
	 	 
	Facsimile Number:
	 	                    
	 
	 	 
	Zip Code:
	 	323000
	 
	 	 
	E-mail:
	 	                    
	 
	 	 
	Mail Address:
	 	No.157-1, Liqing Road, Lishui City







	20.5	 	Waiver
	 
	 	 	Either Party’s failure to waive any of its rights under this Agreement through
written statement shall not be deemed as a waiver thereof. Either Party’s
failure to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement shall not operate as
having waived or will waive any of its rights under this Agreement in the
future.
	 
	20.6	 	Continuing Effect
	 
	 	 	The provisions with respect to arbitration and confidentiality of this
Agreement shall remain effective after the termination of this Agreement.
	 
	20.7	 	Text
	 
	 	 	This Agreement comprises       pages, and shall be signed in six (6)
counterparts. Each Party shall hold two counterparts, and two counterparts
shall be filed with State





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	 	 	Electricity Regulatory Commission, East China Electricity Regulatory Bureau,
Hangzhou Office.




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	Party A (Stamp):

	 	Party B (Stamp):
	 
	 	 
	Lishui Electric Power Bureau

	 	Qingtian Wuliting Hydroelectric
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	Development Co., Ltd.
	 
	 	 
	Legal Representative: Du Xiao Ping

	 	Legal Representative: John D. Kuhns
	 
	 	 
	or

	 	or
	 
	 	 
	Authorized Agent:

	 	Authorized Agent:
	 
	 	 
	Signing Date: 2008

	 	Signing Date: November 20, 2008
	 
	 	 
	Signing Place: Lishui City, Zhejiang Province

	 	Signing Place: Lishui City, Zhejiang Province






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SPECIAL PROVISIONS




Dispatching for the Reservoir of the Power Plant [31]





	1.1	 	Characteristics and Basic Parameters of Reservoir
	 
	1.1.1	 	The regulating characteristic of the Power Plant’s reservoir is: runoff
reservoir/ daily regulating reservoir/ weekly regulating reservoir/ seasonal
regulating reservoir/ annual regulating reservoir/ multi-year regulating reservoir.
	 
	1.1.2	 	Basic Parameters






	 	(1)	 	Control drainage area: 8,872 square kilometers (km2).
	 
	 	(2)	 	Normal storage level and corresponding reservoir capacity: 36.5m,
24,240,000 cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(3)	 	Dead water level and corresponding reservoir capacity: 36.0m, 22,280,000
cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(4)	 	Designed flood level and corresponding reservoir capacity: 38.85m,
34,810,000 cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(5)	 	Check flood level and corresponding reservoir capacity: 41.01m, 4,575
cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(6)	 	Top level of flood control:           m.
	 
	 	(7)	 	Beginning water level in flood season:      m.






	1.1.3	 	Reservoir Capacity






	 	(1)	 	Total reservoir capacity: 45,750,000 cubic meters
(m3).
	 
	 	(2)	 	Flood control capacity:      
cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(3)	 	Usable storage:
1,960,000 cubic meters (m3).
	 
	 	(4)	 	Other
parameters:                     .





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	1.1.4	 	Flow






	 	(1)	 	Designed Flood:                      cubic meters/s (m3/s).
	 
	 	(2)	 	Check Flood:                      cubic meters/s (m3/s).
	 
	 	(3)	 	Designed Maximum Discharged Flow:                      cubic meters/s
(m3/s).
	 
	 	(4)	 	Designed Minimum Discharged Flow:                     
cubic meters/s (m3/s).
	 
	 	(5)	 	Maximum Power Generation Flow:
676.2 cubic meters/s (m3/s).






	1.1.5	 	Reservoir water level variation range of Qingtian Wuliting hydro-complex during
the cofferdam power generation period is: 36.0 m to 36.9 m.
	 
	1.2	 	Reservoir Dispatching Range
	 
	 	 	The specific dispatching range shall be determined by both Parties hereto
according to the actual conditions of the Power Plant operation and the
reservoir.
	 
	1.3	 	Principles of Reservoir Dispatching






	 	(1)	 	According to relevant laws and regulations and the reservoir dispatching
codes, carrying out proper dispatching of the reservoir and ensuring the safe
operation of the reservoir.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Carrying out dispatching in strict accordance with the project designed
flood control principle, ensuring the safety of the complex project and
meeting the upstream and downstream flood control standards.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Making full use of water resources and developing the comprehensive
utilization effect of the reservoir.






	1.4	 	Basic Requirements for Reservoir Dispatching






	 	(1)	 	Party B shall provide the design documents, operation statistic data and
operation summary of the Power Plant according to the requirements of Party
A.
	 
	 	(2)	 	The Power Plant shall provide the annual scheme for passing the flood
season to the Power Dispatching Agency before April 20 of each year, pay
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	 	 	 	attention to the meteorological changes in the drainage area during the
flood season, timely provide the water conditions and relevant conditions
concerning flood control, and make proper short-term flood prediction. In
case of material flood or disastrous climate, Party B shall notify Party A
in a timely manner.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Party B shall transmit real time operation information of the reservoir
and the units according to the requirements of Party A.
	 
	 	(4)	 	The water level of the reservoir shall be controlled according to the
designed dispatching diagram or the reservoir water level fluctuation plan
determined by both Parties through consultations, to ensure that the power
plant shall not operate when the water level falls below the designed dead
water level. Generally, the reservoir water level at the end of flood season
of each year should reach the normal storage level.
	 
	 	(5)	 	On the premise of ensuring the dam safety of the Power Plant and the
equipment safety of the Power Plant, the comprehensive effectiveness of the
Power Plant and its frequency modulation, peak regulation and the standby for
accident functions on the power grid should be brought into full play.
	 
	 	(6)	 	Both Parties shall cooperate with each other and take joint endeavors to
make full use of water resources and generate more power with less water
wasted. In case of contradictions between the reservoir safety and
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APPENDIX I: DIAGRAM FOR GRID CONNECTION POINTS





	1.	 	The equipments and units installed at the metering points, the property right
owners, the operation maintenance Party and the dispatching Party are indicated
(omitted)
	 
	2.	 	Zones and equipments owned by Party A in the diagram (omitted)
	 
	3.	 	Zones and equipments owned by Party B in the diagram (omitted)





APPENDIX II: TECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR THE POWER PLANT





	1.	 	Nameplate Parameters for the Generator Units of the Power Plant





	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	Rated Capacity	 	Active Power	 	Rated Power	 	Rated Speed
	Unit No.	 	Generator Type	 	(MVA)	 	(MW)	 	Factor	 	(r/min)
	1

	 	SFWG14-64/6000
	 	 	15.22	 	 	 	14.0	 	 	 	0.92	 	 	 	93.75	 
	2

	 	SFWG14-64/6000
	 	 	15.22	 	 	 	14.0	 	 	 	0.92	 	 	 	93.75	 
	3

	 	SFWG14-64/6000
	 	 	15.22	 	 	 	14.0	 	 	 	0.92	 	 	 	93.75	 







	2.	 	Connection lines between the Power Plant and the power grid of
Party A






	 	(1)	 	Name of the line: Wufeng No.1217 Line.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Voltage
level: 110 kV.






	3.	 	Other technical parameters for the Power Plant which will be provided by Party B
according to the design parameters for the equipments and the connection
commissioning results [32].
	 
	3.1.	 	Normal Operation Output Range
	 
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	 	 	shall be 120% of the rated capacity, and the minimum output for the normal
operation shall be 35% of the rated capacity.
	 
	 	 	Or the operation output range of the units shall be: from 35% to 120% of the
rated capacity;           % to           % of the rated capacity; and           % to           % of
the rated capacity.
	 
	3.2.	 	Under the special condition of                      of the power grid, the minimum output of
the                      units of the Power Plant is           % of the rated capacity;
	 
	3.3.	 	Power regulation rate of units during normal operation
	 
	 	 	Unit                      is 8 MW/min.
	 
	 	 	Unit                      is      MW/min.
	 
	3.4.	 	The shortest duration for the units from receiving a dispatching instruction to
reaching the output for connection or from zero output to the rated output is:
	 
	 	 	Fossil-fired units:
	 
	 	 	Cold startup (boiler in cold standby)          h.
	 
	 	 	Cold startup (boiler in hot standby)          h.
	 
	 	 	Warm startup (the unit is disconnected from the grid within           h
)          h.
	 
	 	 	Hot startup (the unit is disconnected from the grid within
          h)          h.
	 
	 	 	Hydropower and pumped storage units:      h. 
	 
	 	 	Other types
of units:           h.
	 
	3.5.	 	The shortest shutdown duration from full load output to zero load after receiving
a dispatching instruction: 0.5h.
	 
	3.6.	 	The shortest shutdown duration from disconnection of units to reconnection with
the grid: 0.5h.
	 
	3.7.	 	The shortest shutdown time for the Power Plant’s units to operate at the lowest
or above operation level after it has reached the lowest or above operation level:
     h.





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	3.8.	 	The under-excitation degree for the three units is ≤0.95.
	 
	3.9.	 	Other technical parameters necessary to be specified as deemed by both Parties [33]:
                    .
	 
	4.	 	The Operation modes restricted or not recommended by the equipment manufacturers:






	 	(1)	 	Unit       should not operate in phase modulation under            condition.
	 
	 	(2)	 	Unit       should not
operate in frequency regulation under            condition.
	 
	 	 	 	Other inappropriate operation modes:                                         .






	5.	 	When the Power Plant has been put into commercial operation, if Party B finds
any change in the operation parameters of the units which fail to meet the
technical indicators as set out in Item 3 above and need modifications,
explanations shall be made to the Power Dispatching Agency and a testing report
confirmed by a qualified agency shall be submitted.





APPENDIX III: DIVISION OF DISPATCHING SCOPE OF POWER PLANT EQUIPMENTS




	1.	 	The scope of direct dispatching by the Power Dispatching Agency after the
connection of the Power Plant






	 	(1)	 	#1 - #3 generator units
	 
	 	(2)	 	Output and line maintenance for the primary equipments of #1 - #3 units
	 
	 	(3)	 	Relay protection and automatic safety devices related to the operation of the
grid of Party A
	 
	 	(4)	 	Dispatching automation and communication facilities related to the
dispatching operations of Party A
	 
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	 	 	 	the grid
	 
	 	(6)	 	                                                            .






	2.	 	The licensing dispatching scope of the Power Dispatching Agency after the
connection of the Power Plant






	 	(1)	 	#1 and #2 main transformers and the main transformer tap changer
positions’ main transformers 110kV neutral point grounding knife-switch.
	 
	 	(2)	 	110KV busbar and above equipments.
	 
	 	(3)	 	Operation and outage rate of units.






	[1]	 	 In formal text of this Agreement, all numbers, percentages and periods shall be
definitive so as to avoid any dispute arising therefrom.
	 
	[2]	 	 In the “Model Form”, the symbol “/” means both Parties concerned should make
selection of the content on the wavy lines in accordance with the actual situation
(except for calculation formulas).
	 
	[3]	 	 The statement on procuring the Power Transmission Permit is applicable to areas
where the regulations of Power Transmission Permit have been implemented. The same as
below.
	 
	[4]	 	 The statement on procuring Power Generation Permit is applicable to areas where
the regulations of Power Generation Permit have been implemented. The same as below.
	 
	[5]	 	 In case the verified capacity of the units does not conform to the nameplate
capacity, the verified capacity approved by the relevant authority of the State shall
prevail. The same as below.
	 
	[6]	 	 For a hydropower station, it should include water conditions and navigation, etc.
restricting on the unit output.
	 
	[7]	 	 It means the grid operated and managed by Party A.




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	[8]	 	 It shall be determined as 70%~80% of the average of Actual Planned Outage Hours
for the previous three years of the units of the same type on the same grid.
	 
	[9]	 	 It shall be determined as 70%~80% of the average of Actual Equivalent Unplanned
Outage Hours for the previous three years of the units of the same type on the same
grid.
	 
	[10]	 	 It is also called as the Grid Dispatching Code.
	 
	[11]	 	 Some typical events of Force Majeure are listed here, and both Parties may select
according to the actual local conditions.
	 
	[12]	 	 These refer to the counter measures against accidents to prevent equipment
flashover, electric misoperation and malfunction or missing operation of relay
protection and automatic safety devices. The same as below.
	 
	[13]	 	 The Units equipped with AGC shall include AGC and the units equipped with AVC
shall include AVC.
	 
	[14]	 	 The energy metering devices already in operation shall be technically certified
on their technical performance and management conditions by an energy metering testing
agency recognized by the national metering administration authority and confirmed by
both Parties; for items not meeting the specification, renovation shall be made within
specified time agreed by both Parties through consultations.
	 
	[15]	 	 Any special requirements on the timing of providing documents may be separately
agreed by the Parties.
	 
	[16]	 	 Subject to the approval by the Power Dispatching Agency, complete filing is
acceptable.
	 
	[17]	 	 If otherwise provided by the Electric Power System Dispatching Codes, such
provisions shall be complied with.
	 
	[18]	 	 In the event that the Power Dispatching Agency cannot arrange such overhaul
within a short time considering the needs of grid operation, both Parties shall
negotiate with each other to determine the measures to prevent accidents and
procedures to handle accidents according to the provisions of the Electric Power
System Dispatching Codes.




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	[19]	 	 If Party B is a hydropower plant, the Power Dispatching Agency shall take into
account the incoming water to the reservoir.
	 
	[20]	 	 Any discrepancy between the Parties during the coordination shall be handled on
the principle of partial interests following the overall interests.
	 
	[21]	 	 In case the other Party is involved, the confirmation of both Parties must be procured.
	 
	[22]	 	 Operation ratio of main protection = duration for main protection devices in
operation / statistic period duration for main protection devices. The same as below.
	 
	[23]	 	 The availability for fault recording = times of available fault recording /times
to be assessed. The same as below.
	 
	[24]	 	 The standards for transmission and operation of AGC or AVC signals between the
Power Plant and the Power Dispatching Agency shall be determined by both Parties
through consultation or according to the general rule of the local area/ province
(autonomous region or municipality).






	[25]	 	 Service factor of communication circuit = {1 –
å[number of interrupted circuits
×duration of circuit malfunction (min)]/ [actual number of circuits × calendar time of
the whole month (min)]}×100%.
	 
	[26] 	 	Equipment service factor = {1 – å[number of interrupted circuits ×duration of
equipment malfunction at local end (min)]/ [number of circuits configured × calendar
time of the whole month (min)]}×100%.






	[27]	 	 Upon agreement by both Parties, a variety of forms may be selected such as
electricity output compensation. The same as below.
	 
	[28]	 	 Only one option may be selected.
	 
	[29]	 	 When executing the formal agreement, the appendices shall be complete, accurate
and clear and without omission.
	 
	[30]	 	 It refers to the corresponding branch of the national electric power regulatory
authority in the area where the Power Plant (units) is located.
	 
	[31]	 	 In case of a hydropower plant, provisions on reservoir dispatching shall be added in the





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	 	 	Agreement, and necessary special provisions can be added as required for other
types of power plants such as those of pumped storage, nuclear power,
cogeneration of heat and power and multi-resources power plants.
	 
	[32]	 	 For a power plant with different types of units, the technical parameters of
different units shall be indicated respectively as per the contents listed in this
article in the actual application of the agreement.
	 
	[33]	 	 Other technical parameters shall include the voltage level in normal operation
mode, voltage level under Emergencies, frequency, rated power factor of the generator,
range of operation power factor and maximum number of startups of the unit, etc. For
any of the above parameters requiring adjustment according to the change of operation
mode, the successive modifications may be included as appendices to the Agreement in
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	Denomination for the Primary Equipments of Kaitan Power Station Kaijiang 1056 line Kaiquan
1055 line Kaijiang 1056 line arrester Kaiquan line 1055 arrester Kaiquan 1055 line grounding
knife-switch Kaijiang 1056 line grounding knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 line PT Kaijiang 1056 line PT
Kaiquan 1055 line knife-switch            Kaijiang 1056 line knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 line breaker
Kaijiang 1056 line breaker Kaiquan 1055 line busbar side grounding knife-switch Kaijiang 1056 line
busbar side grounding knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 line busbar knife-switch Kaijiang 1056 line busbar
knife-switch 110KV busbar 110KV busbar PT #1 main transformer 110KV #2 main transformer 110KV
busbar knife-switch knife-switch busbar knife-switch #2 main transformer 110KV breaker busbar side
110KV busbar PT #1 main transformer 110KV grounding knife-switch grounding knife-switch breaker
busbar side 110KV busbar PT #2 main transformer 110KV breaker grounding knife-switch 110KV
busbar arrester #1 main transformer 110KV breaker #2 main transformer #2 main transformer 110KV
neutral point grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer 110KV neutral point arrester #1 main
transformer #1 main transformer 110KV neutral point grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer 6.
3KV neutral point grounding knife-switch #1 main transformer 110KV neutral point #2 main
transformer 6. 3KV neutral point arrester arrester #2 main transformer 6. 3KV main transformer
contactor #2 main transformer 6. 3KV breaker 6.3KV busbar section I #2 main transformer 6. 3KV
busbar contactor 6.3KV busbar section II 6.3KV busbar PT Unit #1 6.3KV busbar contactor contactor
6.3KV busbar arrester 6.3KV busbar PT Unit #1 6.3KV breaker HV fuse Unit #1 6.3KV busbar 6.3KV
busbar PT contactor Unit #1 6.3KV grounding knife-switch Unit #1 6.3KV arrester Unit #1 Unit
#1 plant Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #2 plant transformer transformer





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	Denomination for the Primary Equipments of Yanquan Substation (III) Shuijin 1078 Yanquan
T-wiring line grounding knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 grounding knife-switch Liyan 1058 line
grounding Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring Kaiquan 1055 line PT Liyan 1058 line PT line PT
Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring Kaiquan 1055 line arrester knife-switch line arrester Liyan 1058
line knife-switch Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring line Kaiquan 1055 line knife-switch knife-switch
Liyan 1058 breaker line side grounding knife-switch Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring breaker line
side grounding knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 breaker line side grounding knife-switch Liyan 1058
110KV busbar 110KV busbar Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring breaker Kaiquan 1055 breaker Liyan 1058
breaker busbar side grounding knife-switch Shuijin 1078 Yanquan T-wiring breaker section I
section II busbar side grounding knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 breaker busbar side grounding
knife-switch 110KV busbar section I Liyan 1058 busbar knife-switch Shuijin 1078 Yanquan
T-wiring busbar knife-switch knife-switch Kaiquan 1055 busbar knife-switch knife-switch 110KV
busbar section I PT #1 main transformer 110KV busbar #2 main transformer 110KV busbar knife-switch
knife-switch knife-switch 110KV busbar section II PT knife-switch 110KV busbar section I PT
#2 main transformer 110KV breaker 110KV busbar section II PT grounding knife-switch #1 main
transformer 110KV breaker busbar grounding knife-switch busbar side grounding knife-switch side
grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer 110KV breaker 110KV busbar #1 main transformer
110KV breaker #2 main transformer 110KV breaker 110KV busbar section II PT section I PT #1 main
transformer 110KV breaker main main transformer side grounding 110KV busbar section II arrester
110KV busbar transformer side grounding knife-switch knife-switch Quanbei line 3511 section I
arrester #1 main transformer 110KV main #2 main transformer 110KV main Quanbei Quanbei Quanbei
contactor transformer knife-switch transformer knife-switch Quanbei Quanbei Quanbei Quanbei #1
main transformer 110KV main #2 main transformer 110KV main transformer grounding knife-switch
transformer grounding knife-switch #1 main transformer 110KV neutral point #2 main
transformer 110KV neutral point grounding knife-switch grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer
110KV neutral point arrester 35KV busbar PT 35KV busbar PT #1 main transformer 110KV neutral point
3511 line arrester contactor 3511 breaker 3511 busbar #1 main transformer 10KV arrester 3511
line PT 3511 line PT contactor 35KV busbar PT HV fuse #2 main transformer 10KV arrester 3511 line
arrester contactor #1 main Main #1 main 3511 line PT HV fuse contactor transformer #1
Arrester transformer 35 transformer transformer 35 #1 main #1 main main KV knife-switch KV
Quandong line 3512 transformer transformer transformer contactor 35KV r line 239 r r 35KV
busbar 35KV breaker capacitor capacito line 233 line 232 capacito capacito Quanbu line 3513
Xingzheng line 234 main Huanbei Tianning Quanbu Quanbu Quanbu Wuzhai Quanbu Quanbu Quanbu Quanbu
10 KV busbar section I PT #1 #2 Houpu line 235 Ershui line 237 Hejia line 236 Shiwei line 238
#4 #3 10 KV busbar section I PT #1 #1 main transformer 10 KV HV fuse capacitor 10 KV
busbar section II PT            main transformer line #2 main transformer 10 10KV busbar section II
PT HV fuse 10 KV busbar section I knife-switch knife-switch KV main transformer 10KV busbar
section II PT arrester arrester 3513 line #1 main transformer 10 KV knife-switch 10KV busbar
section II PT grounding 10 KV busbar section I PT #2 main transformer 10 knife-switch contactor
3513 breaker 3513 busbar breaker #1 capacitor grounding knife-switch breaker KV breaker 10KV
busbar section II PT knife-switch contactor #1 main transformer 10 KV #1 capacitor 3513 line PT
3513 line PT 10 KV busbar section I PT #2 main transformer 10 busbar knife-switch busbar
conta
ctor 35KV busbar arrester 35KV busbar arrester knife-switch knife-switch KV busbar
knife-switch 3513 line arrester            contactor 10 KV busbar section I Wanfeng 231 busbar Huangcun
226 busbar 10KV busbar 3513 line PT HV fuse 10KV busbar section knife-switch knife-switch I
knife-switch section II Huangcun 226 Wanfeng 231 breaker 10KV busbar section breaker
Wanfeng 231 line breaker Huangcun 226 line knife-switch 10KV busbar section knife-switch II
knife-switch Huangcun 226 line PT knife-switch Huangcun 226 line auxiliary PT HV fuse
Huangcun 226 line substation transformer line PT line 231 line 227 line 225 auxiliary line
226 Shuanghuang substation line 228 station line f Wanfeng 229 Shuidian Liangtang 224
Huangcun Yanquan 230 Railway Liyang line 223 Kaifa line 221 Farm line 222 #2 t Station yard line
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	Denomination for the Primary Equipments of Wuliting Hydropower Station Wuling 1217 line
Wuling 1217 line arrester Wuling 1217 line grounding knife-switch Wuling 1217 line PT Wuling
1217 line knife-switch Wuling 1217 breaker Wuling 1217 busbar side grounding knife-switch
Wuling 1217 busbar knife-switch 110KV busbar #2 main transformer 110KV busbar 110KV busbar PT
knife-switch #1 main transformer 110KV busbar knife-switch knife-switch 110KV busbar PT
grounding #1 main transformer 110KV breaker busbar side #2 main transformer 110KV breaker
knife-switch grounding knife-switch busbar side grounding knife-switch 110KV busbar PT #1 main
transformer 110KV breaker #2 main transformer 110KV breaker 110KV busbar arrester #2 main
transformer #2 main transformer 110KV neutral point grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer
110KV neutral point arrester #1 main transformer 110KV neutral #2 main transformer 6.3KV side
arrester #1 main point grounding knife-switch #2 main transformer 6.3KV side PT transformer

#1 main transformer 110KV neutral #2 main transformer 6.3KV main transformer contactor point
arrester #2 main transformer 6.3KV breaker #2 main transformer 6.3KV busbar contactor 6.3KV
busbar section I 6.3KV busbar section II 6.3KV busbar section II PT contactor 6.3KV busbar
section II 6.3KV busbar section Unit #1 6.3KV busbar contactor arrester II PT HV fuse Unit #1
6.3KV breaker Unit #1 6.3KV busbar contactor 6.3KV busbar 6.3KV Unit #1 6.3KV grounding
knife-switch section II PT busbar Unit #1 6.3KV arrester section I PT Unit #2 Unit #3 #2
plant Unit #1 #1 plant transformer transformer






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